Symptom Table

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM TABLE

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The red brake warning indicator is always/never on	Brake fluid level switch Parking brake switch Wiring, terminals or connectors Instrument cluster Smart Junction Box (SJB)	REFER to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING to diagnose the red brake warning indicator.
Rear brakes drag	Parking brake cables out of adjustment Parking brake component(s) Rear brake caliper guide pins Brake caliper Brake booster Brake master cylinder	ADJUST the parking brake cables. REFER to PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT . INSPECT the parking brake system for corrosion, rust or kinked cables. REPAIR or INSTALL new parking brake components as necessary. INSPECT the brake caliper guide pins. REFER to BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PINS . INSPECT the brake caliper. REFER to Brake Caliper in DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING . CARRY OUT the Brake Booster Component Test. REFER to Diagnosis and Testing in DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING . CARRY OUT the Brake Master Cylinder Component Test. REFER to Diagnosis and Testing in DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
The parking brake will not apply	Parking brake control Parking brake cables Parking brake rear wheel components	Go to PINPOINT TEST A .
The parking brake will not release	Parking brake cables Parking brake control Parking brake rear wheel components	Go to PINPOINT TEST B .